LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled the name and logo of its Las Vegas expansion team, the Vegas Vanguards.
The team will play its inaugural season in 2026-27.
Las Vegas is one of four PWHL expansion teams to reveal a brand. Detroit, Hamilton and San Jose also unveiled their identities.
The PWHL said the name Vanguards celebrates those who lead the way, embracing challenges and creating new opportunities. The league said the name is inspired by the pioneering spirit that helped shape the West and represents courage, determination and a willingness to forge new paths.
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The logo features a kit fox, which is native to the Mojave Desert. The PWHL described the fox as adaptable and resilient. Above the fox, the Las Vegas star sits between a “V” silhouette.
The typography is inspired by the American frontier. The primary color palette is cactus green, fox ivory, desert gold and midnight navy.
The Vegas Vanguards will wear city-branded jerseys in their inaugural season. The new team logo will appear on redesigned jerseys in the team’s second season.
Women-led PWHL design teams led the process to develop each city’s brand identity, the league said. The Las Vegas logo included collaboration with creative agency Doubleday & Cartwright.
“Our fans have been eagerly waiting for this moment, and we’re excited to officially introduce these new team identities as we mark another major milestone for the PWHL,” said Amy Scheer, PWHL executive vice president, business operations. “We approached this process with great care, creating team names and logos that reflect the character and pride of each community, while staying connected to the PWHL.”
Team merchandise featuring the new brands is available now at the PWHL Online Shop.
The puck drops for PWHL Season Four, which includes the expansion teams’ inaugural seasons, on PWHL Opening Weekend, Dec. 5-6.
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